Quality Control Analyst

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The QC Analyst I will support commercial and clinical manufacturing activities.
• This role will ensure compliance in cGMP functions within the QC Microbiology group.
• This role will assist in completion of all testing related to raw materials and egg white and additionally support internal activities of QC Microbiology

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows written procedures for bioburden, endotoxin, microbial identification, and growth promotion.
  Supports other activities such as Environmental Monitoring, Utility Monitoring, Product, Qualifications, and investigations as needed.
• Recognizes aberrant test and sample conditions and reports them to the area supervisor / manager with an assessment of the circumstances and potential corrective action if appropriate.
• Writes and compiles investigation documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of current scientific principles and theories.
• Trains other lab personnel as assigned in areas of competence.
• Order, stock, receive, label, log, and inventory laboratory supplies.
• Provides laboratory support services, clean / maintain equipment, and prepare reagents / solutions.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with cGMPs and maintains accurate and legible
  laboratory records.
• Ensures training is current for all job functions performed.
• Attends all required Company training.
• Train other lab personnel May be qualified and assigned to review some laboratory data or documentation.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Biology / Microbiology.

Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience in a QC Microbiology role.
• Experienced in microbiology techniques: Aseptic Technique, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Media Preparation, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion Testing, Environmental Monitoring Testing and Cell Culture.

Competencies:

• The individual in this position is expected to have a working understanding of the QC Microbiology laboratory environment, aseptic technique, cleanroom behavior, and be familiar with all basic and
  complex laboratory equipment / instrumentation.
• This position requires the individual to understand and follow written SOPs, record all work legibly and in real time; close attention to detail is necessary.
• Good knowledge of GMPs and their application in the environment is required.
• The individual in this position will be able to organize his /her own work on a routine basis and requires minimal supervision.
• When asked, the individual is able to provide updates and tracking on his/ her tasks.
• The ability to communicate verbally and in written format is required.
• The ability to troubleshoot assays and instruments in area of expertise, and to offer solutions is expected.

Interview:

• 2 round interview (Initial screening interview and Onsite interview with hiring team).